Grade II listed · Dorset

William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124)

William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124) is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 March 1987. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 93% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119093
Date first listed	10 March 1987
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.71793, -2.41016 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119093

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124)

Name	Grade	Distance
John Cox Monument, in the Churchyard, 6m North of the Vestry of the Church of Saint Michael	II	2 m
Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael	II	4 m
4 Hardy Monuments, in the Churchyard Immediately North of the Thomas Brooks Monument (Item 8/126)	II	5 m
3 Hardy Monuments, in the Churchyard Immediately North of the 4 Headstones (Item 8/127)	II	6 m
William Jacob Monument, in the Churchyard, 3.5m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael	II	7 m
Meaden Monument, and One Unidentified Monument, in the Churchyard, 50m North of the West End of the North Aisle of the Church of Saint Michael	II	11 m
Church of Saint Michael	I	13 m
Unidentified Monument, in the Churchyard, 30m North East of the Vestry of the Church of Saint Michael	II	15 m
Gate Piers at Entrance to Churchyard of the Church of Saint Michael	II	21 m
Cull Monument, in the Churchyard 5m South of the South Wall of the Church of Saint Michael	II	22 m

Frequently asked questions

Is William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124) listed?

Yes. William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119093, first listed on 10 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.